Merritt Herald, December 13, 2012

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Thank You Congratulations! to the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary for their commitment to community organizations in the Merritt area.

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Celebrating 100 Years in the Community It is no small feat to reach a 100-year anniversary. The Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary is among the elite few that can celebrate in such an accomplishment.

The Auxiliary volunteers fundraise for Merritt healthcare facilities, including the Nicola Valley Health Centre and Gillis House, through its thrift shop and community fundraisers. The entirely volunteer-run organization makes monetary and equipment donations that add up to as much as $50,000 a year, according to Nicola Valley Health Centre Administrative Assistant Michelle Stuttard. Donations have ranged from mattresses to stretchers, to a blood bank freezer and a van for Gillis House residents to take day trips.

“The Auxiliary’s donations allow us to

provide better patient care,” Stuttard said. “The donations are on a priority basis to improve the level of comfort and care that patients/residents receive at the Nicola Valley Health Centre and at Gillis House. Through their tireless work to fundraise we can have the latest equipment, that not only assists in patient care and comfort, it also provides a better (quicker and safer) work environment for staff. The equipment often allows for shorter wait times for patients and the benefit of the equipment can be felt throughout the facilities and the community.”

Jacquie Hall, the Auxiliary’s secretary joined the Auxiliary shortly after moving to Merritt from Surrey in 1981 and since then has served as its president, vice-president, and direc-

tor, among other roles.

“It’s just wonderful that we have an organization that’s a hundred years old in a small town like this,” Hall said.

She said one of the Auxiliary’s strengths has been its adaptability to the times since its formation. “In 1912, women either volunteered at their church or helped out at the local hospital,” Hall said. “They did things like sew linens, change bandages, serve tea and coffee and goodies, and read to the patients.

Then in the 60s and 70s, it seemed like volunteers were more affluent, and their focus was a bit different. They still provided services to patients in the hospital, but they did other things like social events, more of the dances and dinners and fashion shows to raise funds.

Today, our focus is still

on patient services and fundraising, but it’s the way we deliver patient comforts that’s changed.

The whole focus on our fundraising efforts are to better provide updated patient services in our community.”

Those patient comforts come in many forms. “We have received donated equipment from $1,000 to $110,000”, said Stuttard. “If we come to them with a request for equipment, that will make a difference to patient care, I don’t think they’ve ever said no to us. There generosity is outstanding!

The Auxiliary also provides donations to other organizations in the community such as Merritt Secondary School, where they donate $4500 in bursaries each year.

The Auxiliary also hires summer students

each year to assist them with the Thrift Store.

“The Thrift Store is a landmark in Merritt that is utilized by many people in town”, Stuttard said.

The Thrift Store on its own is a great service to our community, providing affordable, previously owned products to the community.

The key to the Auxiliary’s success is their volunteers. The Auxiliary has volunteers both young and old, as well as men and women.

However, without continual new volunteers joining, it will be difficult in the future to do the extensive work being done now. “Volunteer recruitment is crucial to the Auxiliary’s survival”, Hall said. “The work the Auxiliary does impacts everybody in the community, which will hopefully help the next generation

of Auxiliary volunteers realize how important it is to our community”, Stuttard said.

“In October, Interior Health (IHA) sponsored a dinner to celebrate the 100 year milestone and celebrate the hard work of the amazing volunteers, with many of the 73 volunteers in attendance.

IHA wanted to ensure that the Auxiliary was recognized for this huge accomplishment, with many staff members at the Hospital and at the Gillis House volunteering countless hours to organize,” Stuttard said.

“The speeches from the staff were so heart-warming. You could see how appreciative everyone truly is”.

At the event, IHA also acknowledged many of the volunteers for their long term service.

LONG-TERM SERVICE CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTS: 40 years Joan Harkies 35 years Marilyn Hunchak Myrna Jones Gert Latremouille Dian Murdock Ann VanSteenes Ann Rodschat Gladys Heyworth 30 years Linda Gardiner Betty Doberstein 25 years Jacquie Hall 20 years Darquise Wallesch Del Lawrence For more information on becoming a Volunteer with the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary, please pick up an application at the Vought Street Thrift Store or check out their website nvhca.weebly.com

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YEARS The Nicola Valley Health Centre and Gillis House Congratulate the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary on 100 years of service in the Nicola Valley The Nicola Valley Health Centre was located on Priest Ave.

Picture from Nicola Valley Museum & Archives

Interior Health Authority congratulates the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary on 100 years of service in the Nicola Valley. The support that Auxiliary gives the Nicola Valley Health Centre and Gillis House has a direct impact on our facilities and our community as a whole.

The efforts of the community minded volunteers allows the Auxiliary to provide funds to the hospital and Gillis House for much needed equipment. They also donate annually to other community organizations, such as: Bursaries to MSS and $1000-$1500 toward the Client Christmas Party at Ska-Lu-La Workshop.

Donated equipment to both the Nicola Valley Health Centre and Gillis House enhances the comfort of the patients and residents, improves the technology that the staff have to work with, and provides equipment that we may not have if it wasn’t for the auxiliary’s efforts and the support of the community.

IMAGINE Your family member has been brought to the hospital Emergency department. The stretcher, the warmed blanket from the blanket warmer, and the monitor taking your vital signs are all provided from auxiliary donations. The Lab employee comes to take blood samples.

They return to the lab and utilize the various pieces of donated equipment which provide quicker results which means faster care. All of this is thanks to donated equipment.

Now image your loved one is admitted into the hospital overnight. The bed that they sleep on, the TV they watch and the wheel chair they move around in, all donated by the Auxiliary. Auxiliary volunteers offering refreshments and a magazine.

What if your loved one required Physiotherapy after an injury or surgery? Much of the equipment that is used in Physiotherapy is donated by the Auxiliary.

When you or a loved one can no longer stay in their own home and come to live at Gillis House. The residents can thank the Auxiliary for much of the equipment there: Wheelchairs, recliner chairs, beds, and the van for excursions…

The hospital and Gillis staff are not just amazing people with years of experience, they require equipment to assist them with helping you. Equipment that often is donated by hard working volunteers.

So thank you to all the volunteers that make our hospital and Gillis House a better place to be.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead, anthropologist The staff of Nicola Valley Health Centre and Gillis House would like to

The dedication of the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary to the community, through donated equipment, allows us to provide better patient and resident care.

VOLUNTEERING One of the greatest Challenges the Auxiliary has in providing services to our community not enough volunteers.

SO ASK YOURSELF:

Do I have an expertise that the Auxiliary could use?

Do I want to feel like I have made a difference in the lives of your community?

Do I need work experience?

Do I have 2 to 10 hours a month I could volunteer?

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR: The Thrift Store Executive Positions Coffee Wagon at the Hospital For more information contact the Voght Street Thrift Store or check out www.nvhca.weebly.com We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.Winston Churchill

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com ARCHERY CLUB If you would like to see an archery club in Merritt, then we need your support. Drop by Nicola Valley Outdoors and talk to Fred.

CELEBRATE A LIFE TREE Remember someone you love this Christmas by placing a tag in their memory on our special Celebrate-a Life tree at Extra Foods. Christmas is a time for family and friends and a time when a loved one’s loss is felt even more keenly.

Merritt Hospice is dedicated to supporting the terminally ill and the grieving, and will once again provide an opportunity to remember loved ones during this annual event.

Hospice provides caring, trained volunteers who respect confidentiality and provide support by listening carefully, visiting clients at home or in the hospital or nursing home, providing companionship for clients and their families, and offering time out for family members.

They also offer grief

support individually or in the Living With Loss drop-in support group. There is no charge for this service.

Funding comes from BC Gaming Branch, Nicola Valley Health Care Foundation, donations, bequests, and local fundraising.

Volunteers will be at the tree with tags and a raffle Friday and Saturday Dec 14 & 15 and Dec 21 & 22 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information contact Merritt Hospice at 250-2804040 CHRISTMAS LIGHT TOUR The Nicola Valley Transportation Society will be hosting a Christmas light tour on Dec. 13 & 14 and Dec. 17 - 19. The cost to ride the bus is a nonperishable food item which will be donated to the food bank.

The bus loads at approximately 5:45 p.m. and the tour will run for about 1.5 hours. At the conclusion of the tour, hot chocolate and cookies will be served at the

office. If you would like to participate in this wonderful event call 250-378-4080.

N.V. FILM SOCIETY The N.V. Film Society will be showing Monsieur Lazhar rated PG on Monday, Jan. 21 at NVIT. N.V. FILM SOCIETY Photos with Father Christmas at Baillie House Dec 12th and 21st from 4 - 6 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to get pictures with oldfashioned Santa in a heritage setting.

Take your own photos or we will take photos by donation.

For more information call 250-378-0349 SOUP BOWL The Soup Bowl is open Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Anglican Church Hall at 1990 Chapman St. FALL FAIR The Nicola Valley Fall Fair will be hosting their annual New Year’s dance at the Lower Nicola

Community Hall.

Doors open at 8 p.m.

DJ, John Allison will be hosting this event.

You must be 19+ to attend this event. For more information call 250-378-5925 or 250378-9929.

CURLING CLUB If you are interested in joining a curling league this year please call 250-378-4423 LEGION The Legion will host a New Year’s eve party on Dec. 31 with “6 More Strings” entertaining.

Join them for their meet draw on Dec. 15 and they will also be hosting a meeting on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.

For more information on any of these events call 250-3785631.

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For more information call Linda at 250-3784528 or Sharon at 250315-1305.

MERRITT DISC GOLF ASSOCIATION The Association carpools to the Logan Lake course several times a month and would love to have you join them for this highly addictive and interesting sport.

If you do not have discs, do not worry as Merritt Disc Golf can provide you with a disc to get you started. Call Dean or Trish at 250378-6697.

CHRISTMAS The residents at the Florentine have opened their Christmas gift shop. Help support them by coming by and see what special gift you can pick up.

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church 2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship in St. Michael's Church • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Church 2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Mondays - 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212.

Guides Mondays - 5:30 -7:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-378-2281 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays, 6 - and 8 p.m.

Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m.

2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040 Lower Nicola Community Hall Card Games - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Call 250-378-9545 or 378-4732 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 or 250-378-4577 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday - 8 p.m.

Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m.

250-378-2950 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

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Brownies Thursdays - 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Central School - 250-378-8310 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m.

Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva at 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 Canadian Mental Health Association Merritt Clubhouse Wednesdays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

1721 Coldwater Ave. (Teen Centre) across from MSS. 250-378-4878 Central School Pac First Tuesday - 7 p.m. Lunchroom 250-378-4892 Celebrate Recovery Meetings every Monday, 7:00 p.m. at New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534 Community Choir Mondays - 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays - 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball

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Merritt Moms Prenatal - Post Natal Support group.

Open Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m.

250-378-2252 Merritt Navy League Cadet Corp Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall Ages 9-13 welcome 250-378-2620 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. - Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Every Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca N.V. 4-H Club Every Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-378-5028 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays - 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. at Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 www.nvdra.com N.V. Explorers Second Wednesday - NVIT # 1 - 7 p.m.

250-378-4476 or 250-378-4413 N.V. Horseshoe Club Meetings

Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Smith Pioneer Park 250-378-5007 or 250-378-6980 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday - 2145 Quilchena Ave. 7 p.m. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday - 7 p.m.

Phelan House - 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday - 7 p.m. At the airport 250-378-6769 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m.

In member’s homes 250-378-2536 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays - 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911 Pathfinders Thursdays - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Central School - 250-936-8298 Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Corp Tuesdays - 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775

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Royal Purple First and Third Mondays each month 1:30 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m.

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250-378-5539 Sparks Mondays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-378-8310 Teen Centre Friday Nights - 4 to 9 p.m.

250-315-0248 Toastmasters Club 3929 Tuesdays - 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library 250-378-5855 Valley Visual Artists General club information contact: Fran McMurchy at 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Chapter Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

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